17% increase in Auckland dog attacks; calls for NZ government to update dog safety guidelines.

In Auckland, dog attacks have surged by 17%, totaling 2,846 incidents in the year ending June 30. This spike has led to demands for the New Zealand government to revise its dog safety guidelines, which are criticized for being outdated. Jo Clough, director of Dog Safe Workplace, emphasizes the need for better education on safe interactions with dogs, particularly for children, to address the rising threat of attacks.